How to build inexpensive, simple ham radio antennas.
HF DX Dipole for Ham Radio Beginners
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The "classic" dipole is one of the easiest and most efficient HF antennas you can build.
In this video, Peter Waters (G3OJV) takes us through the entire design, construction, testing, and use of this simple, inexpensive antenna.
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy6Bv84KMOQ.
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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).
Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV):
The dipole antenna design is the most popular antenna in the world. It is often used on its own or as the driven element is designs such as Yagis. It also happens to be one of the easiest and effective antennas for HF operation.
Peter G3OJV takes you through the process of building and installing one for the beginner in ham radio.
00:35 What is a dipole
06:40 Calculating the length
07:19 What wire to use
08:35 Feeding the dipole
10:36 A 20m DX design
13:58 Tuning the dipole
15:20 Getting a low VSWR
19:36 Final installation options
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